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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 13 MIN

‘Warning signs are flashing’: GOP anxiety builds with six months to midterms

from The Playbook Podcast · host POLITICO

With six months to go until the midterm elections, the political picture is sharpening — and it’s a tough one for Republicans. Playbook’s Jack Blanchard and Dasha Burns run through six reasons each party can find a glimmer of hope, even as gas prices climb, Trump’s economic numbers slip and tensions with Iran add fresh uncertainty to the race for November.

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